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J988 CGN

1991 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,003 mi
Last recorded46,003 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Alto42,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ988 CGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,631 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

floor panels corroding

front x member corroding

n/s/f inner cv boot split

outer sill panels corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2009 45,626 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

floor panels corroding

front x member corroding

n/s/f inner cv boot split

outer sill panels corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,760 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,095 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,404 miles

exhaust life limited

n/s/f inner cv boot split

oil leak

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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J988 CGN is a 1991 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 42,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J988 CGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 35 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J988 CGN registered?

J988 CGN is a 1991 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J988 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J988 CGN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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